India, July 1 -- In a significant step towards resolving the long-pending 'red zone' issue in Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Maharashtra government on Monday announced the formation of a high-level committee comprising officials from the state government, district administration, defence authorities, and the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to examine the issue and recommend measures to provide relief to thousands of affected residents.

During a discussion in the state legislative assembly, minister Madhuri Misal said that the committee will submit its report within one month and based on the committee's recommendations, the state government will approach the Centre seeking a reduction in red zone boundaries. Misal said that a recent...